The modernist style (in translation - modern) originated in the late nineteenth century in Europe. He came to replace the style of eclecticism, which consisted in the repetition of the older different styles. The main feature of modernity was that it was based on new artistic techniques and did not cite previous styles. The main features of the Art Nouveau style are asymmetry, artistic ornaments, curvilinearity and uneven contours. Elements of the Art Nouveau style have gained immense popularity among architects, artists and designers of the late nineteenth century. The most significant year in the history of the modernist style is 1900. At the World Exhibition in 1900 in Paris, the Art Nouveau style won world fame.
Fashion for the Art Nouveau style returned in the early twenty-first century. Many artists contribute art nouveau elements to their works.
Art Nouveau in architecture
Many buildings of the early twentieth century, built in the Art Nouveau style, are now recognized as architectural monuments. Houses in the Art Nouveau style combined natural beauty and functionality. The absence of right angles, the use of glass and metal, curved and smooth lines are the main features of the modernist style in architecture. The first, famous architect, who created in this style was the representative of Belgium Victor Orta. His projects had uneven, many seemingly fantastic forms. As load-bearing structures, the architect used metal, for exterior and interior decoration - glass elements. Each element in the building harmoniously fit into the overall composition. In France, the discoverer of the Art Nouveau style in architecture was Hector Gimar. This architect designed some modern Paris subway stations in the Art Nouveau style.
Modern style in clothes
Fashion for clothes in the style of Art Nouveau appeared in the late nineteenth - early twentieth century. Dresses in this style were preferred by women of almost all social strata. Dresses in the style of Art Nouveau first emphasized the slender waist. With the help of a belt, the woman's figure was divided into two parts. The upper part - with a slight opening on the chest, the bottom - with a flying long skirt. The designers of those times tried to give the female dress an image of a light butterfly or a flower. The skirts of the dresses were decorated with painting, appliqué, embroidery and other decoration. Smooth patterns were placed on the clothes asymmetrically. The most popular patterns for dresses in the Art Nouveau style are curly plants, algae, flowers and leaves.
Important role played by fabrics - clothes in the style of Art Nouveau was made of textured fabrics, which adorned stones and beads. The dresses were complemented with decorations in modern style - large bracelets and earrings, as well as huge hats.
Art Nouveau in Art
The Art Nouveau style has become widespread in painting, sculpture and arts and crafts. The most popular work of Art Nouveau artists was considered to be panels, sculptors - relief sculptures. Silhouettes, flowers, floral ornaments, flowing abstractions are the main features of Art Nouveau in art. World recognition was received by many artists who worked in this style - Gauguin, Klimt, Munch, Vrubel and others.
Style Northern Art Nouveau
The style of Northern Art Nouveau is a separate trend in the architecture of modernity, which was concentrated in St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Riga and Helsinki in the early twentieth century. The main feature of this style is harmoniously selected artificial and natural finishing materials. Granite, brick, textured plaster decorated with ornaments of the flora of northern countries.